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Virtual Visit #60 - Gallantry at Hill 60 (Gallipoli)

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Part of a series of Virtual Visit posts relating to the Australian Army Museum of Western Australia entitled “Valour at Hill 60".

Historical information

On St Barbara’s Day 2020, (4 December for non-Gunners) the Governor General announced the award of the Medal for Gallantry to Corporal Sutton Henry Ferrier, 10 Light Horse. The Citation reads:
For acts of gallantry in hazardous circumstances during an assault by 10th Light Horse Regiment on Hill 60 at Gallipoli, Turkey, on 29 August 1915.

For many, this award completes the honours due from the successful capture and defence of a trench on Hill 60 at Gallipoli over 105 years earlier in August 1915. In the immediate aftermath of the action, 2nd Lieutenant Hugo Throssell was awarded the Victoria Cross, four men were awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal and eight others received a Mention in Despatches for their gallantry and devotion to duty. Corporal Ferrier was not among this group of awards.

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The Australian Army Museum of Western Australia was closed to volunteers and the public for extended periods during the COVID-19 pandemic beginning in March 2020. One outcome was the creation of an expanded on-line presence through a weekly Virtual Visit post. The initial response encouraged the Museum over the following three tears, to continue the series. Virtual Visits normally focused on an object or theme from the collection. The general format was to link the story of the object and its significance. with web links and related materials to facilitate a continuing journey of self-discovery.

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